The youths of Christ Community United Methodist Church, 205 N. Duffy Road, will leave Friday for the Western Pennsylvania Spark event and return Sunday. Contributions are still being accepted. For information, contact Cherie Loomis.

Sunday’s Red Church offering will benefit Butler Meals on Wheels.

“Wednesday Nights” from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. begins Feb. 6. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex.

Food cupboard items for January are tuna, noodles and mayonnaise.

Christ’s OutreachThere will be a meeting of the board of trustees following the worship service at Christ’s Outreach Church, 120 Walker Ave.The church will hold its annual business meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.The missions council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.Plans are being finalized for upcoming “Ladies Craft Saturdays.” For information, contact Lynn Andres.

Community Life ChurchCommunity Life Church holds service at McQuistion Elementary School.The small group study on “Every Man’s Battle” will start at 7 p.m. today at the YMCA, Board of Trustees Room. Contact Kevin Riordan with questions or to order a book/workbook.The Acts gathering will be at 7 p.m. Friday in the upstairs of the chapel at the Salvation Army. Make reservations or contact Kevin Riordan with questions on Facebook.The 21-Day Daniel Fast begins Sunday and ends Feb. 2. Contact Pastor Mamie with any questions.Sunday’s hospitality theme is Daniel Fast foods.

Cornerstone Baptist The Dakus missionaries will share their ministry during the Sunday morning worship service at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 771 Mercer Road.Pastor Barkley will begin the study of the Book of Philemon at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Covenant PresbyA bicentennial planning meeting will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 230 E. Jefferson St., in the assembly room.Volunteers are needed to make the soup for The Souper Bowl of Caring luncheon Jan. 20.All proceeds from donations will benefit the community dinners mission outreach.Sign up on the assembly room bulletin board.

Faith U. P.The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord will be observed at the Sunday worship at Faith United Presbyterian Church, 1329 N. Main Ext.The congregation will reaffirm their own covenant of baptism.The session meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

First EnglishThe next healing service at First English Lutheran Church, 241 N. Main St., is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Sunday.Pastor’s Bible study has resumed and is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesdays.

Glade Run U.P.There will be a meeting for the Crossover parents from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Glade Run United Presbyterian Church, 1091 Pittsburgh Road, Valencia. The meeting is for planning the summer trip and general information.

Grace @ Calvary LutheranGrace’s Closet will be open from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday and 5 to 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at Grace @ Calvary Lutheran Church, 123 E. Diamond St.This clothing bank is open to all regardless of income.Grace Full Needles will meet at 1 p.m. and church council will meet at 7 p.m., both Wednesday.

GraceWayAmber Crowe will provide music Sunday at GraceWay, which worships at the Center Township Elementary School on Mercer Road.The steering committee is meeting at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Panera Bread.GraceWay youth group is having a party Friday night. Call Jenny Taylor for details.

Hill U.P.The memorial handbell choir will ring at the Sunday worship service at Hill United Presbyterian Church, 501 Second St.The women’s breakfast Bible study will resume at 8 a.m. Wednesday at Panera.Chancel choir rehearsal resumes at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17.Members may use the blue offering envelope for their 2013 per capita payment.A nursery volunteer is needed for the fourth Sunday of each month.

Meridian U.P.The session of Meridian United Presbyterian Church will participate in a retreat from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the church, 4150 Highland Ave.The discipleship/worship committee and evangelism/mission committee will both meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.The Rev. Stephen Franklin will be conducting a new members’ class from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 19. Those interested should call the church office at 724-482-2630 to register for the class.

New Life Christian MinistriesNew Life Christian Ministries worships at Knoch Primary School, 328 Knoch Road, Saxonburg.Covenanting disciples may sign their annual recommitment this weekend at worship. For those not in worship, another opportunity will be held Jan. 26 and 27.A leadership development opportunity will be held at 7 p.m. Monday at 320 W. Main St., Saxonburg. Lead pastor Chris Marshall will oversee the discussion.Relevant Student Ministries is collecting hats, gloves, socks and large -sized sweatshirts for homeless children, teens and adults in the Pittsburgh area. Donations may be brought to the church any weekend through Feb. 3.CLASS 101, for those who are interested in learning about New Life’s mission, vision and values and would like to consider becoming a covenanting disciple will be held at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Shurina’s Restaurant, North Pike Road, Cabot.Registration is required; e-mail name and phone number to info@newlifexn.org to register.

Old Union PresbyThe annual Lego tournament will be Saturday at Old Union Presbyterian Church, 200 Union Church Road, Mars.Speak with Peter to help with registration, judging or lunch.There will be a fellowship dinner after worship Sunday. Take a dish to share.Those who wish to be on a committee to select contemporary songs for the supplemental songbook should speak with Peter.

Saint Andrews U.P.Saint Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 201 E. Jefferson St., will hold a 4-week series on parenting entitled “Understanding Children.”Mike Dunbar, a counselor with the Samaritan Counseling Center, will discuss parenting skills as well as explore how a child’s faith changes and develops during childhood and adolescence.The Service of Remembrance will be Jan. 20. Those who would like to have a rose placed in memory of a loved one who died in 2012 should contact the church office by Tuesday.“Dinner with Friends” will gather at 6 p.m. Saturday at Natili’s South. Make reservations by calling Susan Moon.Those who would like to donate the chancel flowers for one or more worship services, can sign up on the 2013 flower calendar located in the narthex.

The Sowers ChapelThe Rev. Prescott Rogers, a retired educator and administrator for elementary through theological schools in Bryn Athyn, will be the guest minister Sunday at the Sowers Chapel, 100 Iron Bridge Road, Sarver.

St. John’s Lutheran St. John’s Lutheran Church is located at 100 Main St., Connoquenessing.The annual congregational dinner and meeting will be Jan. 27 following worship service.Sign up on the sheet that will be passed through the congregation and indicate a soup, bread or dessert to take to dinner.The cause of the month for January is the Connoquenessing Meals on Wheels program.

St. John U.C.C.Christian Education committee will meet at 6 p.m. and P3T committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 501 E. Main St., Evans City.Outreach committee will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the church library.The messenger article deadline and due date for the annual report articles is Jan. 20.Confirmation class students will meet at 6 p.m. every other Wednesday. The next meeting is Jan. 23.

St. Mark’s Evangelical LutheranThere will be practice for Youth Sunday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday at St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 201 W. Jefferson St.The A.M.P.E.D. youth group will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. after the practice.The children and youth choir has resumed rehearsals from 5:50 to 6:15 p.m. Wednesdays.The Three T group will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday.Worship and music committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Trinity LutheranBlood pressure screenings will be available after the Saturday service and between the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services Sunday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 120 Sunset Drive, Center Township.Wednesday is the monthly Holden Evening Prayer service.

Valencia presbyOfficer training will be from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. Sunday for all elders and deacons of Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St., Valencia. Lunch will be served.The church will begin its winter session of “Get Renewed” with dinner at 6 p.m. on Wednesdays.Then the E100 or Essential 100 Bible reading plan will continue during the small groups, which meet from 7 to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Zion LutheranCommunion will be served at the Sunday service at Zion Lutheran Church at Zion Church Road, Chicora.All council members are urged to attend a council meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

Zion U.M.Zion United Methodist Church is located at 438 Bear Creek Road, Sarver.The senior high youths will hold the 30-Hour Famine from Jan. 25 to 26 and are seeking donations which aid world hunger. See any youth member to donate.Cabot food bank suggested items for this month are paper supplies.